Sarmatian Gold and Garnet Pendant Necklace
2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace composed of tubular carnelian beads interspersed with oblate blue glass beads and later gold beads, central hollow-form gold pendant with inset garnet cabochon enclosed in a border of granulated chevrons and rosettes; modern clasp. 19.4 grams, 57cm (22 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace composed of tubular carnelian beads interspersed with oblate blue glass beads and later gold beads, central hollow-form gold pendant with inset garnet cabochon enclosed in a border of granulated chevrons and rosettes; modern clasp. 19.4 grams, 57cm (22 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.